Feint and hook

Milo: “Can I make my list now?”

Me: “What list?”

Milo: “My list for Santa.”

Me: “But you already told Santa what you wanted.”

Milo: “But there are more things I want!”

Me: “It’s too late. Santa’s flying tomorrow — he doesn’t have time to make more presents.”

Milo: “Can I open one of the presents under the tree, then? It’ll make me feel better.”

Me: “For the last time, no!”

Morris: “Ha ha, Mommy, you funny.”